Government Decree (2022:3) on certain plastic products. Country/Territory Åland Islands (Finland) Document type Regulation Date 2022 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Sea, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Pollution control Marine pollution Packaging/labelling Use restrictions Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on 1 February 2022. Abstract The present Government Decree contains provisions to prevent and reduce the impact of certain plastic products on the environment, in particular the aquatic environment, and on human health. It also aims at promoting the transition to a circular economy in Åland. Section 3 prohibits the placing on the market of the following plastic products: 1) Products containing oxo-degradable plastics; and 2) Single-use plastic products referred to in Annex 1 of this Decree. The Act further lays down packaging and labelling requirements for plastic products whose placing on the market is permitted. Full text Swedish Website www.regeringen.ax References - Legislation Implements Directive (EU) 2019/904 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment. Legislation | European Union | 2019 Keyword: Pollution control, Waste prevention, Waste management, Recycling/reuse, Polluter pays principle, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX